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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1908
Page
3
Frank Sage and Gay Epperson coal miners owed their lives by attending an Eagles dance in Saratoga Wyoming. They held a lease on the Rock Cliff coal mine and would have been working when a slope cave in trapped others. The pair were spared due to their absence.
Eden Irrigation company from Colorado has begun shifts of men to build a tunnel 6 by 6 feet, 600 feet long with 1,400 feet of approaches for the Big Sandy storage reservoir. The bore will be rushed and finished before May end, main canal nearly complete in two weeks, eleven miles long, delivering water to newly irrigated lands by June.
The notice touts Colorado and Southern low rates and quick service to the Gulf of Mexico, inviting readers to learn of its attractions. Signed by T. E. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, Denver, and D D Miller at 1709 Ferguson Street for watch repair.
Westbound and eastbound Union Pacific trains listed with numbers, destinations, and departure times. Details include No. 1 Overland Limited, No. 9 Fast Mail, No. 3 California Express, No. 6 Oregon Express, No. 8 Eastbound, No. 2 Overland Limited, No. 4 Atlantic Express, No. 6 Eastern Express, No. 10 Fast Mail, and Denver Pacific and Chicago lines with corresponding ar r and dep times. Some entries reference specific dates and lines such as November 10 07 and the Santa Fe routes CRIARADO & SOUTHERN notices.
A Denver conference reports the Denver & Rio Grande system will abrogate machinists, oil repairers and boilermakers contracts after March 14. A referendum vote will decide on a strike across Gould roads including Rio Grande Southern and Western lines. Wages for telegraph operators also cut.
A. E. Roedel recounts suffering kidney and bladder disease for over five years. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure relieved pain with the first bottle and cured him after the second. He urges others to try it.
Albuquerque March 2 The National Irrigation Congress in its sixteenth annual session set for September 9 1908 has received official recognition from the State Department. Washington informs ministers accredited abroad that while the congress is not an official body the U S approves it and foreign governments may send delegates.
Advertises William’s Kidney Pills claiming to cure kidney and nervous system issues. Appeals to symptoms such as back pain, bladder problems, and dark circles under the eyes. Mentions sample free by mail and sale through A. E. Roedel.
Sundance Wyoming March 2 The Carlile Private Wolf Bounty association organized by ranchers of Warren Peak offers a private bounty of 16 for adult wolves 6 for pups 185 for adult coyotes and 5 cents for pup coyotes killed on member property in addition to state rewards of 6 for wolves and 1 for coyotes.
An advertisement urges readers to rely on Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, warning against imitation products in a yellow package sold by A. E. Roedel.
A March meeting in Representative Mondell's room drew lawmakers from Colorado Wyoming Utah Nevada Montana Washington and Oregon to shape a 320 acre dry farming homestead bill. The proposal combines Mondell Dixon and related provisions with residence cultivation and nonconvertible entries, excluding Nebraska. A cross state committee will draft the bill for quick passage this session.
Washington March 2 Third term supporters cite an interview from W R Hearst in Chicago as indicating the Hearst Independence League may nom in Roosevelt after GOP and Democratic conventions If true the move would likely boost Roosevelt's chances of re election though current reporting says the idea rests on supporters wishes rather than confirmed pledges.
A. B. Roedel asserts there is no case of cough or cold leading to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He claims the remedy stops coughs and breaks colds quickly and warns to refuse substitutes, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package and contains no opiates.
Special term of the district court in Lander Wyoming underway led by Judge Carpenter will hear the Shedd and York ditch cases and the Strayer and Sanderson receivership with potential attention to the Wyoming Central versus Setlers cooperative matter. Also notes the judge’s busy schedule in Casper and Laramie. Palace Pharmacy advertises Boey Laxative Cough Syrup as a child friendly remedy.
One fare plan $2.00 to certain points in Texas and New Mexico and return with stopovers via Colorado and Beyond. Full information on application. T. B. Fisher, General Passenger Agent, The Leader. 60 cents a month.
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